Synonyms for candidature


Grammar : Noun
Spell : noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt


Définition of candidature

Origin :
  • c.1600s, from Latin candidatus "one aspiring to office," originally "white-robed," past participle of candidare "to make white or bright," from candidus (see candid). Office-seekers in ancient Rome wore white togas.
  • As in whistle-stop tour : noun grassroots campaign
Example sentences :
  • A year before his candidature he had been called to the Provincial bar.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent
  • I had no vision as to the success of his candidature at Newcastle.
  • Extract from : « Real Ghost Stories » by William T. Stead
  • As for your candidature, any man with a spark of generosity in his soul will rally to you because of it.
  • Extract from : « The Patrician » by John Galsworthy
  • The war scare is having an excellent effect on Miltoun's candidature.
  • Extract from : « The Patrician » by John Galsworthy
  • She even gave him excellent advice with reference to his candidature.
  • Extract from : « Sentimental Education, Volume II » by Gustave Flaubert
  • In comparison with that other matter this affair of the candidature was of course trivial.
  • Extract from : « The Prime Minister » by Anthony Trollope
  • I see Ernest has returned to see the result of Leslie Walker's candidature.
  • Extract from : « Some Everyday Folk and Dawn » by Miles Franklin
  • He had news for them: Flacardoux, editor of Le Calvados, had announced his candidature.
  • Extract from : « Bouvard and Pcuchet » by Gustave Flaubert
  • His candidature was adopted with enthusiasm by the local Conservatives.
  • Extract from : « Lord Randolph Churchill » by Winston Spencer Churchill
  • However, we will leave him and consider the candidature of Mr Smith.
  • Extract from : « The Exiles of Faloo » by Barry Pain

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